Don't wait, CREATE!

2012-02-04T16:31:00.001+11:00

Saturday 4th February 2012

Hello everyone, I am sorry I have not posted for a while now but I have been doing the rounds of the doctor's waiting rooms lately. A practice I don't really want to follow as I retired from working for doctors a few years ago.

I have made a few Valentine's cards not as many as I would like to but hope you like the ones I have to show you.

I have used Stampin' Up Whisper White cardstock for the card bases. There are a number of different colours of DSP, ribbon and inks. The colours include Real Red, Riding Hood Red and Rich Razzleberry. Hope you like them.

I will be going on holiday to Europe in March (Brrrrr) and have not had time to organise classes but when I return and our health being good I will begin my card making and scrapbooking classes in time for Mothers' Day. With all the beautiful stamps, papers, ribbons and embellishments in the Stampin' Up catalogues at the moment there are so many lovely projects you can make.

I will try to post before I go but if not I hope you all get through this rainy Summer. I have seen on the news that it is the coldest Winter for many years. Maybe the cruise down the Rhine River will be a skate down the river. Whatever it will be wonderful for my husband and me to have a well earned break.

Pinwheel Christmas Card

2011-11-23T12:01:00.000+11:00

Hi Everyone

How do you like this card I made it last week using a pinwheel design I had learned to make in first class at school. I have used Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Very Vanilla and Basic Black card stock. I have used a Antique Brad and some holly punched shapes. Old Olive striped grosgrain ribbon makes a perfect background for A Gift for You stamp from the Beautiful Season stamp set. I mounted this on Cherry Cobbler and fixed into place with a dimensional. A little gold cord finishes it off nicely.

What do you think of this one? If you would like to know how to make this and many other cards for all occasions please dont hesitate to call me on (02) 9727 9384 or mobile 0401 459 486. My email contact is ksjacob@tpg.com.au .

Hello Again

2011-11-19T10:11:00.000+11:00

Sorry there is no picture to show you this time but I have had a few personal things to attend to lately. Firstly, my brother suffered a mild stroke and I flew to Brisbane to be with him. He is okay now but while I was there I took his car and drove to Toowoomba to meet a lovely talented and hospitable lady named Ruth Clarke. Yes the one and only Ruthy. I sat in her craft room and the whole room engulfed me. She has her lessons in there and the walls are beautifully layed out with Stampin, Up products all created beautifully into lovely projects.

Thank you Ruthy for a lovely day.

On returning to Sydney I received a call advising me that my cousin Beverly had passed away in Port Macquarie so I flew up there and attended the funeral yesterday. While I was there I met so many family members and new cousins. I was told 'now that we have found you we are not letting you go'. What a wonderful 'new' family I have found. Thank you all in Port Macquarie.

So now back home and I am madly trying to make Christmas cards and heaps of other things. So wish me luck and I will be here again soon with some projects to show you.

This is the Big Shot Sale to 'Die' for!

2011-11-05T15:07:00.002+11:00

November Special

Don't have a Big Shot? Get 10 percent off the exclusive Big Shot Bundle! The Big Shot Bundle (item 128944) includes the following:

Page	Description	RetailValue	10% Off Price
155	Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine	$186.85	$168.16
156	Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die
157	Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

These are the dies and embossing folders that are on special. My personal favourites here are the Manhattan Flower and Buttons #5 Die.

Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die	$21.95	$19.75
Flower Burst Embosslits Die	$21.95	$19.75
Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions Embossing Folder	$14.95	$13.45
Petals-a-Plenty Textured Impressions Embossing Folder	$14.95	$13.45
Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder	$14.95	$13.45
Buttons #5 Sizzlits Die	$9.95	$8.95
Pillow Box Bigz Die	$36.95	$33.25
Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die	$39.95	$35.95
Scallop Square Duo Bigz Die	$39.95	$35.95
Mover & Shapers Punch Windows	$54.95	$49.45
Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die	$69.95	$62.95
Petal Cone Bigz L Die	$59.95	$53.95

Please let me know if you'd like to order anything to take advantage of this special! Phone 02 9727 9384 or 0401459486.

Email me on ksjacob@tpg.com.au

Bauble in a Window Card

2011-11-02T14:29:00.000+11:00

This card is a pretty design another from Valita . It reminds me of a shop window with a decorative bauble hanging. The card is Real Red and Old Olive in colour. The Whisper White card stock is stamped with the Baroque Motifs large background stamp. A window topper of DSP is cut with the Scallop Edge Border punch and fixed with dimensionals. A bow of Real Red satin ribbon was glued to the DSP. The Delightful Decorations stamp was stamped twice. The middle of the bauble is punched out with a circle punch and fixed with a dimensional onto the larger punched shape made using the Ornament Punch. A rhinestone is fixed to the middle for a little bling. A small hole is punched in the top and some gold cord is threaded through and glued underneath the DSP.

This card and many more can be made during my Christmas Card Classes. Please call me on (02) 9727 9384 or 0401 459 486 for more details.

Happy Santa Punch Art card

2011-10-29T13:46:00.001+11:00

Isn't he cute! How would your little ones (or big ones even) like to receive this Santa card at Christmas? He is a jolly fellow made easily with Stampin Up products. The card is Old Olive stamped with Snow Swirled stamp for extra interest. The moustache is the bird's body of the 2 step Bird Punch again, do you own this very useful punch yet? His hat is made with Real Red card and the Pink Pirouette is used for his nose and face. The Whisper White beard, moustache, hair and pom pom were all embossed with the Polka Dot embossing folder. Lastly, the White Gel Pen makes the twinkle in his eyes and the fur around his hat. Simple but effective.

Christmas is almost at the front door...

2011-10-28T09:00:00.001+11:00

More punch art, it's so much fun.

This was one of the cards we made at my Christmas card classes recently.
The base is Very Vanilla, and there are additional panels for the door, sponged in Lucky Limeade ink (one of our new In Colors for 2011-12)

The wreath was made starting with a circle punchie, with a second hole punched in the middle. Around this, I used the branch from the 2 step bird punch, and I glued them on with the wonderful Tombow Multi Purpose Glue. The flowers are punched using the Itty Bitty Punch pack small flower, in Melon Mambo. Not exactly traditional Christmas colours, but bright and fresh for Australia's HOT Christmas! A bit more bling, with a few of the Basics Pearls in the centres.

The doorknob is a Vintage brad, which is a great standin!

The sentiment is from Snow Swirled, and punched with the Scallop Oval punch, popped up on a dimensional and with the edges inked for definition.

Would you like to come along and learn to make simple yet effective cards? Email me for more information on my classes.

Wedding Card with Petals a Plenty

2011-10-26T12:59:00.002+11:00

Here is a card I made for the wedding we are attending on the weekend - on Hamilton Island!!! (jealous yet?)
The groom is the son of a friend of mine, and both the groom and his mum were taught by Stuart, my husband! Small world, hey :) Some of the wedding guests may get a surprise when they spot Mr Jacob :P Tales of detention and more...

On to the card... I wanted something special for this card, and have made a fold with a special pocket for a gift card or cheque. I made this by folding the card in Landscape orientation, with the first two sections being normal card size, and the remaining piece being folded inwards to form a pocket. Sorry, I forgot to take a picture of the inside to show you. I trimmed the inside edge with the Scallop Trim punch to decorate it.

The bride's dress is Whisper White, embossed with the Petals a Plenty embossing folder for the BigShot. I have added some bits of gold glitter to highlight the centre of the petals. The card base is Very Vanilla, and then there is a layer of Basic Black. Next up is a Whisper White layer sponged with River Rock ink. The background is a panel of River Rock. To co-ordinate with the colour scheme of the wedding I have made a cummerbund from a piece of Very Vanilla stamped and embossed with gold using the Confetti background set. I've also added some Basics Rhinestones to give a bit of Bling to the Bride's neckline.

The concept for this design was provided by the very clever Valita, at Valita's Fresh Folds . Go have a look to see the other wonderful creations she makes!

The Christmas Season is nearly here

2011-10-01T14:11:00.001+10:00

Do you want to be ready for Christmas you can at least have your cards made to surprise your family and friends? There is nothing nicer I think than to receive a card made by someone who loves you. The appreciation is shown in their reaction and comments that they cant help but make.

So DONT WAIT CREATE your cards now and have them ready for the Christmas post!

There are classes available for you to start and get going.

Please contact me on 9727 9384 to arrange your seat in the classes with no more than 5 people at one time.

2011-07-17T15:55:00.000+10:00

Hi there, this is a card made by my upline Michelle Dyson, using the Thanks for Caring set from the Autumn/Winter Mini catalogue. It also uses the very pretty paper, Lap of Luxury, from the main catalogue.

There is not long to go until the end of the mini, so if you would like to order this versatile sympathy and thankyou set, please give me a call! This mini ends strictly July 31st, so please make sure you've checked your wishlists.

I'm Back

2011-05-21T20:55:00.000+10:00

Here I am after all this time Michelle is showing me the ropes AGAIN (hopefully I dont hang myself).

Sale-a-bration is coming! Starts January 25th 2010

2009-12-19T13:33:00.002+11:00

Yes, the dates have changed, because we're moving into line with the USA for Idea Book and Catalogue releases, but the promotion is as fantastic as ever.
Book your workshop now for between January 25th and March 31st and you and your guests will receive a choice of 4 great stamp sets FREE for every $100 spent on catalogue products. Hostesses receive an additional SAB set for a qualifying workshop. The stamp sets on offer this year are so wonderfully versatile, you'll want one of each! Which is no problem at all, as there is no limit!
Thinking of joining our team? Great! because you will receive a free stamp set of your choice with your Starter Kit, valued at up to $77.95! Give me a call to chat about the benefits of running your own Stampin' Up! business.
Contact Kay ASAP to arrange your free in-home workshop, and get your friends to save your chosen date! (02) 9727 9384 or 0401 459 486

Clearance Sale now on!

2009-12-19T13:28:00.000+11:00

Stampin' Up! has announced their first ever Inventory Clearance Sale! From now until January 24th, take advantage of a whole page full of stamp sets and accessories at great prices, many HALF PRICE!

Interested in alphabet sets? Grab 'em while they're hot, with 3 different designs to choose from, including Jumbo Outline Alphabet shown above right. All just $38.98! A wide variety of image and greeting sets are also on sale, along with a selection of accessories - glitter, diecut blooms, hodgepodge, ribbon and more.

Many of the items would make great gifts for the children in your life, why not add a box of Stampin' Spot ink cubes to your order and for around $25 you can give one of the "Just ---" sport series of stamp sets and a couple of inkspots, wrapping up a great creative gift! Or, purchase the "Occasionally" set of 28 stamps for just $34.98. This set has a cute stamp for almost every occasion and is a perfect gift in its entirety, but also great for splitting into several smaller gifts.

There is no minimum order, and no limit to how many you can buy. All the stamp sets included are "square cut", but the little bit of extra cutting is well worth the savings.

Visit the flyer - INVENTORY CLEARANCE SALE - to view the goodies on offer, and contact Kay to place your order. Items on the list will continue to be available at normal catalogue prices after the end of the promotion, but promotional prices are only available while stocks last, so be quick for first choice. Call Kay on (02) 9727 9384 0r 0401 459 486

Hello Again

2009-12-11T17:09:00.000+11:00

These lovely creations I made at the Stampin' Up Regional Training Day at Darling Harbour a couple of weeks ago. There are almost 200 sets of the same items around the place as that is how many of my fellow Stampin' Uppers were there.

This photo was kindly donated by Michelle Dyson, my Upline (who is helping me set up this blog!)
These cards use the stamp set "Hello Again" in the Summer Mini catalogue. You can click on the cover image at the left hand side to view the catalogue online, or, contact me for a hard copy to be posted to you.

Hello!

2009-12-11T16:05:00.000+11:00

Welcome to my blog. This might take me a while to get the hang of, stay tuned....